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Anime Herald@animeherald· 24d

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, Seth Burn talks with Daiki Yamashita and Koki Uchiyama about their work on My Hero Academia, their favorite stories from recording, and more. It's a fun read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/mhachat #anime #interview #myheroacademia

Still from My Hero Academia that depicts Shigaraki and Deku locked and butting heads in combat

Anime Herald@animeherald· 25d

We're a few weeks out from the launch of Anime Herald Magazine #2, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Caitlin Moore and Borealis Capps 💖 Order today to get a great book and support independent anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 #anime #books

Stock image featuring a pair of hands holding a copy of Anime Herald Magazine #2

Anime Herald@animeherald· 26d

Hi everyone, we have a new interview for you tonight! Seth Burn talked with Hana Hishikawa, who plays Riirii in "Though I Am An Inept Villainess." She discusses her role as Riirii, her early career, her recent trip to LA, and more. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/riirii

Still from "Though I Am An Inept Villainess" that depicts Riirii, a red-haired woman wearing a pink kimono. She's scowling at the camera

Anime Herald@animeherald· 28d

If you're in the media and would like to cover Anime Herald Magazine #2 for your outlet, there's an app(lication) for that. 🥰 Fill out the form, and we'll be in touch about a review copy once we verify your details. Info: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Form: forms.gle/VH6GxBq4QGJj... #anime #manga #media

Mock-up of Anime Herald Magazine #2's cover against a white background

Anime Herald@animeherald· 28d

You don't need a subscription to buy Anime Herald Magazine. It'd be silly to think THAT was a good idea. Order today to support indie anime journalism AND physical media. Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info 🤔 Issue #2: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 📖 issue 1 & 2 Value Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun 📦

Mock-up image of a pair of hands holding a copy of Anime Herald Magazine #2

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jul 10

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, it's a big one. Seth Burn had the chance to talk with legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano about his new work ZAN, the growth of anime and manga fandom worldwide, and more. It's a genuinely great read and we hope you enjoy it Link: hera.fyi/amano

Key visual for ZAN that depicts a tattooed warrior cleaving through a monstrous beast

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jul 8

We're a month out from the launch of Anime Herald Magazine #2, and it's packed with new articles by amazing writers like George Horvath and Adam Wescott 💖 Order today to get a great book and support independent anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 #anime #books

Cover art for Anime Herald Magazine #2, which features Hera in a grey floral yukata deciding between two masks, at a Japanese summer festival

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jul 8

Our annual donation drive is officially over 🥰 We just made a donation of $572 to The Trevor Project, and you can check out the receipt below. 💖 I say this every year, but I'm just floored by everyone's generosity. That we're able to do this is genuinely amazing, and I can't thank you enough. 😭💖

Donation receipt to The Trevor Project for $572.00 USD.

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jul 3

It's the final days of our extended funding drive! We'll be matching the first $750 we raise in subs by July 7 with a donation to the Trevor Project 🥰 Back us today to support indie anime journalism and help support LGBTQIA+ youths Patreon: hera.fyi/patreon Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/animeherald

Anime Herald July Subscription Drive

Current Fund: $419/month
Our Goal: $500/month

Subscriptions Needed To Get There: 16

Current Donation: $452

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jul 1

Anime Herald Magazine officially launches next month, and it's packed with new articles by amazing writers like Caitlin Moore and Coop Bicknell 💖 Order today to get a great book and support independent anime journalism Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun #anime #books

Anime Herald Magazine #2's cover, which features Hera, a red-haired woman in a grey yukata, examining masks at a summer festival.

Text: Artwork by Tim Eldred - Cover Design By: Katy Castillo

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 27

We're extending our annual funding drive to July 7, as we started late. 😅 We're matching the first $750 we raise in subs with a donation to the Trevor Project 🥰 Back us today to support indie anime journalism and help support LGBTQIA+ youths Patreon: hera.fyi/patreon Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/animeherald

Anime Herald June Subscription Drive

Current Fund: $411/month
Our Goal: $500/month

Subscriptions Needed To Get There: 18

Current Donation: $429

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 25

Hi everyone, we have a new article! 🥰 Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Japanese wrestling group Sukeban about their experiences in the ring, their trip to LA for Anime Expo 2025, and more! It's a fun, breezy read and we hope you enjoy it Link: hera.fyi/sukeban #wrestling #interview

Photo from pro wrestling group Sukeban's Anime Expo 2025 show, which depicts a woman dressed as a jester delivering a DDT to a woman wearing all pink

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 24

Our June subscription drive is well underway. We're matching the first $750 we raise in subs with a donation to the Trevor Project 🥰 Back us today to support independent anime journalism and help support LGBTQIA+ youths. Patreon: hera.fyi/patreon Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/animeherald

Anime Herald June Subscription Drive

Current Funds: $409/month
Our Goal: $500/month

Subscriptions Needed To Get There: 18

Current Donation: $409

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 19

We officially revealed Anime Herald Magazine's second issue, along with a preview of the layouts, which were designed by Katy Castillo Order today to ensure that your copy's in the first shipment. 💖 Details: hera.fyi/ahmagup2 Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun #anime

Spread of a magazine article that includes an interview with Hololive talent Takanashi Kiara

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 16

Hi everyone, we just revealed the full article list for Anime Herald Magazine #2! We have ten new pieces this time from a bunch of amazing writers, including Adam Wescott, Caitlin Moore, and Borealis Capps. Check the full details at hera.fyi/ahmagup2 #anime #manga #smallpress #indiepub

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 13

Thanks so much for sharing this far and wide, everyone 🥰 @sam-animeherald.bsky.social just gave me permission to reveal the full article list for this issue before we formally announce it on AH this Monday It's an incredible lineup, that explores so many facets of anime, as a medium and art form

Anime Herald Magazine #2 Article List
Archive Pieces
1. The Dan Da Dan Cast Talks With Anime Herald (Seth Burn)
2. Meeting the Tenchou: A Conversation with Takanashi Kiara (Samantha Ferreira)
3. Densha Otoko, 20 Years Later: Why the TV Drama is Still Great in an Ever-Changing Otaku Landscape (Kaylyn Saucedo)
New Articles
1. “A pack comes with both danger and safety at the same time”: Navigating difference in Journal with Witch (Caitlin Moore)
2. Volleyslop: Attack No. 1 and the AI "Revolution" (Borealis Capps)
3. Amazon’s AI Dubbing Debacle (And Why It Matters) (AJ Mack)
4. Where Z.A.T.O. Came From (Adam Wescott)
5. The Loss of the OVA (Hipólita)
6. And We Run, and We Run (Coop Bicknell)
7. How the “Makyu” Led To Named Special Attacks In Action Manga (George Horvath)
8. Like A Thief In The Night: The Phantom Thief of Anime & Manga (Brian Stremick)
9. Circadian Rhythm and Winter Blues: How Anime and Arthurian Legend Helped Me Conquer Seasonal Depression (Jonny Lobo)
10. Anime in War-Torn Areas (Ishraq Hashmi)

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 11

Layouts for Anime Herald Magazine #2 are almost done, and it looks fabulous. Katy Castillo did the layouts & cover design, while Tim Eldred did the cover art Order today to ensure your copy's in the first shipment Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun #anime #smallpress

A sample spead for Anime Herald Magazine that includes the cover art for Issue #2, as well as a sample article - an interview with Hololive's Takanashi Kiara.

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 10

Hi everyone, our June subscription drive is officially on. This month, we're matching the first $750 we raise in subs with a donation to the Trevor Project 🥰 Back us today to support independent anime journalism and help support LGBTQ+ youths! Patreon: hera.fyi/patreon Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/animeherald

Anime Herald June Subscription Drive

Current Funds: $401/month
Our Goal: $500/month

Subscriptions Needed To Get There: 20

Current Donation: $401

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 9

We just went live with an all-new early access article. This week, Jerome Reuter looks at Wicked City, and how the title earned a place in the greater pantheon of anime history. Just $3 lets you read this and all other articles early. Link: www.patreon.com/posts/transg...

Blurred still from Wicked City tha tdepicts a close-up of a black-haired woman with crimson lips.

Text: Transgressive Sexuality and the cold war: A look back at Wicked City

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 4

We just did the full reveal for Anime Herald Magazine #2, including this gorgeous cover with art by Tim Eldred and design by Katy Castillo. Preorder today to ensure that your copy's in the first shipment. 💖 Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun

Anime Herald Magazine #2 cover, featuring Hera, a red-haired girl with a red bow wearing a grey yukata. She's looking at two masks while standing in front of a mask stall at a festival

Anime Herald@animeherald· Jun 3

Hey everyone, we have our big Town Hall reveal for Anime Herald Magazine #2 in 15 minutes! Everyone's been working hard to make this one even more amazing than the first, so be sure to check it out. Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYlT... Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2

Anime Herald Online Town Hall
News and Yapping with Samantha

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT
youtube.com/@animeheraldlive

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 31

Hey everyone, we have our big Town Hall reveal for Anime Herald Magazine #2 on Wednesdaay, at 8PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific! Everyone's been working hard to make this one even more amazing than the first, so be sure to check it out. Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2up1 Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2

A teaser cover for Anime Herald Magazine #2 that features a big "Cover Reveal Coming Soon" blurb

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 31

Hi everyone, it's new article day! This week, we have an interview by Seth Burn with Yaya Han, who discusses her career, working in the industry, the ways cosplaying has evolved since her start, and more. It's an great read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/yayahan #AnimeBoston #cosplay

Photograph of Yaya Han in cosplay, dressed in a blue outfit with an elaborate feathered headdress

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 28

Anime Herald Magazine's reprint is here and shipping out! Order today to get your copy and help support independent anime journalism. Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

Cover art for Anime Herald Magazine, which features a tag that reads "Anime Herald Magazine - we speak otaku. No #001 Fall 2025, launch issue"

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 27

It's official: We'll be hosting a big reveal event Anime Herald Magazine Issue #2 on June 3, 2026 at 8:00PM Eastern (5:00PM Pacific)! Samantha put together a short article that goes over the details. Link: hera.fyi/ahmag2up1 #anime #manga #announcement

Cover visual for Anime Herald Magazine Issue #1, which depicts Hera - a red-haired woman in a grey suit with a red tie, walking out of a convenience store - Anna Drees - while carrying an ice cream cone and carrying a bag full of of snacks.

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 25

Preorders are now open for Anime Herald Magazine #2! We'll have more details to share very soon, but this is shaping up to be another special book 🥰 Link: hera.fyi/buyahmag2

A teaser cover for Anime Herald Magazine #2 that features a big "Cover Reveal Coming Soon" bluirb

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 23

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 Seth Burn and had a chance to talk with voice acting icon Kujira, who discuss her career, finding her stage name, and much more, It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/kujira

Promotional photo for Kujira, a Japanese woman with brown hair, wearing a blue paisley dress

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 16

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, we have an interview between Seth Burn and "Decorado" director Alberto Vázquez, who discuss the film's creative process, Vázquez's artistic philosophies, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/decorado

Still from Decorado that depicts two anthropomorphic mice from behind as they stand in a spooky woods, with a skull-shaped wisp rising above them

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 14

So, while we get things ready for our next reveal, I should let you all know that we have copies of the first issue in stock, and it's pretty good. 👀👀 Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

Anime Herald@animeherald· May 9

Hi everyone, we have a quick update today! We're excited to announce that we've entered the production process for Anime Herald Magazine's second issue. 💖 We'll have a lot more details to announce soon, so stay tuned. Link: hera.fyi/ahmag2